| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114 Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.
Advanced Formatting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-160 | Practical Software Application CIS-160 Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Practical Software Application Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications ORBUS-141 Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
Business Communications Course Outline | ||
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079 Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
Professional Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-095 An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
Fundamentals of Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| --- --- | Electives **--- ---
Electives | 6.0 | |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 18.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Specialized Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-115 | Processing Info *+++BUS-115 Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.
Processing Info Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *CIS-056 Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Advanced Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)
Introduction to Web Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-060 | Automated Office Procedures BUS-060 Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.
Automated Office Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079 Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
Professional Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |